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Unit 2 Flashcards

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anticipate

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Verb
1
regard as probable; expect or predict.
she anticipated scorn on her return to the theater

2
act as a forerunner or precursor of.
he anticipated Bates’s theories on mimicry and protective coloration

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athlete

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Noun
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a person who is proficient in sports and other forms of physical exercise.
he had the broad-shouldered build of a natural athlete

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blur

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Verb
1
make or become unclear or less distinct.
tears blurred her vision

Noun
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a thing that cannot be seen or heard clearly.
the pale blur of her face

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boundary

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Noun
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a line that marks the limits of an area; a dividing line.
the eastern boundary of the wilderness

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complicate

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Verb
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make (something) more difficult or confusing by causing it to be more complex.
middlemen can complicate the process

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coordinate

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Verb
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bring the different elements of (a complex activity or organization) into a relationship that will ensure efficiency or harmony.
he had responsibility for coordinating Chicago’s transportation services

Adjective
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equal in rank or importance.
cross references in the catalog link subjects that may be coordinate

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demonstrate

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Verb
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give a practical exhibition and explanation of (how a machine, skill, or craft works or is performed).
computerized design methods will be demonstrated

2
clearly show the existence or truth of (something) by giving proof or evidence.
their shameful silence demonstrates their ineptitude

3
take part in a public demonstration.

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detect

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Verb
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discover or identify the presence or existence of.
cancer may soon be detected in its earliest stages

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distracting

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Adjective
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preventing concentration or diverting attention; disturbing.
she found his nearness distracting

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focus

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Noun
1
the center of interest or activity.
this generation has made the environment a focus of attention

2
the state or quality of having or producing clear visual definition.
his face is rather out of focus

Verb
1
(of a person or their eyes) adapt to the prevailing level of light and become able to see clearly.
try to focus on a stationary object

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indiscernibly

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adjective

impossible to see or clearly distinguish.

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indistinct

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Adjective
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not clear or sharply defined.
his speech was slurred and indistinct

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manoeuver

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denotes one’s tactical move, or series of moves, that improves or maintains one’s strategic situation in a competitive environment or avoids a worse situation.

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performance

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Noun
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an act of staging or presenting a play, concert, or other form of entertainment.
Don Giovanni had its first performance in 1787

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the action or process of carrying out or accomplishing an action, task, or function.
the continual performance of a single task reduces a man to the level of a machine

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peripheral

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Adjective
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relating to or situated on the edge or periphery of something.
the peripheral areas of Europe

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range

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Noun
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the area of variation between upper and lower limits on a particular scale.
the cost is thought to be in the range of $1-5 million a day

2
a set of different things of the same general type.
the area offers a wide range of activities for the tourist

Verb
1
vary or extend between specified limits.
patients whose ages ranged from 13 to 25 years

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scan

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Verb
1
look at all parts of (something) carefully in order to detect some feature.
he raised his binoculars to scan the coast

2
cause (a surface, object, or part of the body) to be traversed by a detector or an electromagnetic beam.
their brains are scanned so that researchers can monitor the progress of the disease

Noun
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an act of scanning someone or something.
a quick scan of the sports page

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tolerate

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Verb
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allow the existence, occurrence, or practice of (something that one does not necessarily like or agree with) without interference.
a regime unwilling to tolerate dissent

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unconsciously

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Adverb
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without realizing or being aware of one’s actions.
Ben smiled unconsciously when he heard her voice

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vision

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Noun
1
the faculty or state of being able to see.
she had defective vision

2
the ability to think about or plan the future with imagination or wisdom.
the organization had lost its vision and direction

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ancient

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Adjective
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belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
the ancient civilizations of the Mediterranean

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band

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Noun
1
a flat, thin strip or loop of material put around something, typically to hold it together or to decorate it.
wads of banknotes fastened with gummed paper bands

2
a stripe or elongated area of a different color, texture, or composition than its surroundings.
a long, narrow band of cloud

Verb
1
surround (an object) with something in the form of a strip or ring, typically for reinforcement or decoration.
doors are banded with iron to make them stronger

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century

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Noun
1
a period of one hundred years.
a century ago most people walked to work

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develop

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Verb
1
grow or cause to grow and become more mature, advanced, or elaborate.
motion pictures developed into mass entertainment

2
start to exist, experience, or possess.
a strange closeness developed

3
treat (a photographic film) with chemicals to make a visible image.
she came to get the film developed

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entertainment

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Noun
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the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.
everyone just sits in front of the TV for entertainment

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exhibit

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Verb
1
publicly display (a work of art or item of interest) in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.
only one sculpture was exhibited in the artist’s lifetime
2
manifest or deliberately display (a quality or a type of behavior).
he could exhibit a saintlike submissiveness

Noun
1
an object or collection of objects on public display in an art gallery or museum or at a trade fair.
the museum is rich in exhibits

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exotic

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Adjective
1
originating in or characteristic of a distant foreign country.
exotic birds

Noun
1
an exotic plant or animal.
he planted exotics in the sheltered garden

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found

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Verb
1
past and past participle of find.
2
establish or originate (an institution or organization), especially by providing an endowment.
the monastery was founded in 1665
3
construct or base (a principle or other abstract thing) according to a particular principle or grounds.
a society founded on the highest principles of religion and education

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grandeur

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Noun
1
splendor and impressiveness, especially of appearance or style.
the austere grandeur of mountain scenery

30
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massive

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Adjective
1
large and heavy or solid.
a massive rampart of stone

2
exceptionally large.
massive crowds are expected

31
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permanently

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Adverb
1
in a way that lasts or remains unchanged indefinitely; for all time.
his lungs are permanently damaged

32
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popular

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Adjective
1
liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people or by a particular person or group.
she was one of the most popular girls in the school

33
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reduce

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Verb
1
make smaller or less in amount, degree, or size.
the need for businesses to reduce costs
2
bring someone or something to (a lower or weaker state, condition, or role).
she has been reduced to near poverty
3
change a substance to (a different or more basic form).
it is difficult to understand how lava could have been reduced to dust

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remnant

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Noun
1
a small remaining quantity of something.

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renovation

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Noun
1
the action of renovating a building.
this property is in need of complete renovation

36
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spectator

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Noun
1
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event.
around fifteen thousand spectators came to watch the thrills and spills

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survive

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Verb
1
continue to live or exist, especially in spite of danger or hardship.
against all odds the child survived

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talent

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Noun
1
natural aptitude or skill.
he possesses more talent than any other player

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trainer

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Noun
1
a person who trains people or animals.
a racehorse owner and trainer

2
a person whose job is to provide medical assistance to athletes.

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venue

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Noun
1
the place where something happens, especially an organized event such as a concert, conference, or sports event.
the river could soon be the venue for a powerboat world championship event

41
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acknowledge

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Verb
1
accept or admit the existence or truth of.
the plight of the refugees was acknowledged by the authorities
2
(of a body of opinion) recognize the fact or importance or quality of.
the art world has begun to acknowledge his genius
3
show that one has noticed or recognized (someone) by making a gesture or greeting.
she refused to acknowledge my presence

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authority

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Noun
1
the power or right to give orders, make decisions, and enforce obedience.
he had absolute authority over his subordinates

2
a person or organization having power or control in a particular, typically political or administrative, sphere.
the health authorities

3
the power to influence others, especially because of one’s commanding manner or one’s recognized knowledge about something.
he has the natural authority of one who is used to being obeyed

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chunk

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Noun
1
a thick, solid piece of something.
huge chunks of masonry littered the street

44
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crucial

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Adjective
1
decisive or critical, especially in the success or failure of something.
negotiations were at a crucial stage

45
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deliberately

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Adverb
1
consciously and intentionally; on purpose.
the fire was started deliberately

2
in a careful and unhurried way.
slowly and deliberately he rose from the armchair

46
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depression

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Noun
1
feelings of severe despondency and dejection.
self-doubt creeps in and that swiftly turns to depression

2
a long and severe recession in an economy or market.
the depression in the housing market

3
the action of lowering something or pressing something down.
depression of the plunger delivers two units of insulin

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emotion

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Noun
1
a natural instinctive state of mind deriving from one’s circumstances, mood, or relationships with others.
she was attempting to control her emotions

48
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engage

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Verb
1
occupy, attract, or involve (someone’s interest or attention).
he plowed on, trying to outline his plans and engage Sutton’s attention

2
participate or become involved in.
organizations engage in a variety of activities

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industrious

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Adjective
1
diligent and hard-working.
an industrious people striving to make their country prosperous

50
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intellectual

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Adjective
1
relating to the intellect.
children need intellectual stimulation

Noun
1
a person possessing a highly developed intellect.
a prominent political thinker and intellectual

51
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merely

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Adverb
1
just; only.
she seemed to him not merely an intelligent woman, but a kind of soul mate

52
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obesity

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Noun
1
the condition of being grossly fat or overweight.
the problem of obesity among children

53
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obvious

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Adjective
1
easily perceived or understood; clear, self-evident, or apparent.
unemployment has been the most obvious cost of the recession

54
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overwhelming

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Adjective
1
very great in amount.

55
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passive

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Adjective
1
accepting or allowing what happens or what others do, without active response or resistance.
the women were portrayed as passive victims

56
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pastime

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Noun
1
an activity that someone does regularly for enjoyment rather than work; a hobby.
his favorite pastimes were shooting and golf

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physical

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Adjective
1
relating to the body as opposed to the mind.
a whole range of physical and mental challenges

2
relating to things perceived through the senses as opposed to the mind; tangible or concrete.
pleasant physical environments

58
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rejuvenate

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Verb
1
give new energy or vigor to; revitalize.
the exercise and fresh air rejuvenated me

59
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reluctant

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Adjective
1
unwilling and hesitant; disinclined.

60
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suffer

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Verb
1
experience or be subjected to (something bad or unpleasant).
he’d suffered intense pain

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